Seattle
Population:
The population of the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett PMSA is 2,234,707, of which approximately 4% is African-American, 3% Hispanic-American, and 7% Asian-American.
Unemployment Rate: 2.9%
Chamber of Commerce:
www.seattlechamber.com
Major Employers: Microsoft, Boeing, Nordstrom, Starbucks
Entertainment:
Know any good entertainment spots in Seattle? Send them to us at newcolonist@newcolonist.com and we'll post it here.
Cinerama
2100 4th Ave
Seattle
Movie theatre without commercials or other annoyances
Seattle Center
305 Harrison St.
Seattle
www.seattlecenter.com
Lots of entertainment options from sports to plays, opera, concerts, food, and the Space Needle. Often hosts events like Bumbershoot and the Folklife Festival
Shopping:
What are the best places to shop in Seattle? Let us know by sending your comments to newcolonist@newcolonist.com.
Pike Place Market
1st Ave and Pike Street, Downtown
Produce, seafood, bakeries, crafts, entertainment.
Dining:
Are you in Seattle? Have you been there? Where do you like to eat? Send your comments to newcolonist@newcolonist.com and we'll post them here.
Hillside Quickie Vegan Sandwich Shop
4106 Brooklyn Ave NE
Seattle
Vegan soul food. Great for lunch.
Night life:
Been out on the town in Seattle? Tell us where the best spots are. Send your comments to newcolonist@newcolonist.com and we'll post them here.
Government: Visit the Official City of Seattle Website at www.ci.seattle.wa.us.
Community Groups:
The Beacon House Intentional Community
1309 13th Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 324-6822
e-mail: bhhouse@yahoo.com
Bright Morning Star
Urban Cooperative
www.infoteam.com/nonprofit/nica/bms.html
e-mail: jbetzzall@igc.org
Travel Information: Visiting Seattle? Visit www.seeseattle.org first!
Going There? Find a Hotel in Seattle
Best Neighborhoods:
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